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Rapid CO Class II

1st dam

Blue - 03. Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 299.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Range of acceptable flows - no maximum flow suggested for non-commercial boating (flows based on 2012 WFET Colorado Basin Report).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
1st dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This Class II rapid features a series of small waves and hydraulics near the remnants of an old dam structure. Paddlers should stay alert for potential submerged rocks and shifting currents, particularly during lower water levels, and aim to navigate the center-right channel to avoid potential obstructions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
03. Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road
Blue
III 4.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater